Packing for college

Emaheevul07
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:26:53 +0000

I am moving on the 31st. I haven’t unpacked from last year yet, only my clothes. So if I could, I’d be processing all the crap I brought last year NOW and would probably start actually packing in a week or two. Not sure how it will actually turn out. I have summer classes until the 20th and I have no free time at all-- which is why I haven’t unpacked from last year yet.

My only advice is that I really recommend completing your packing the day BEFORE the day before you move at the latest. You want to be able to relax that last day. I was up all night the night before I moved in and got so stressed out trying to get everything done I made myself sick. >.< It would be ideal to be able to have your last day at home be like a normal day and get a good nights sleep.

Last year I packed in garbage bags and bankers boxes. I didn’t like it. This year I bought a luggage set to use, and I will probably still use a few of the bankers boxes-- they have lids, handles, and are sturdy so are good for breakables. Everybody has their own preferences. Using the garbage bags and boxes made coming home for breaks too messy and I trashed my room every time I came home because everything got strewn everywhere, I wanted something a little more organized and that’s how I got the luggage.

I only bring summer and fall clothes with me at first. I swap out for winter clothes at Thanksgiving. My parents are unwilling to ship anything, ever, under any circumstances, so I have to plan what I bring carefully. Last year I was regretting waiting until Thanksgiving to have my winter coat.